10 February 2008

And again...

I haven't made any progress on my Japanese language skills since last time, but I think this dress came out quite good. I'm not exactly sure what the fabric is, I bought it on sale at JoAnn's a few weeks ago, but I don't remember what the label said. Anyways, it definitely hangs well, which I'm learning is quite essential for clothing like this. And I made the right size this time too, so I'm clearly learning a lot!

It fits a bit differently than I thought it would based on the photo, but I'm thinking that this is a result of the model's {ahem} flatchested-ness. Oh well, it still looks cute I think. And I even broke my no-dresses-over-pants rule today because I wanted to wear it out so bad, but I've learned my lesson that tights and -27 degrees don't go so well together.

I've spent most of the weekend in the house (see above note about -27), mostly in the kitchen. Haven't done any sewing since I finished this project up Friday night. But I have crafted up one loaf of bread, one half-batch of vegan waffles (for one), one batch of hummus, and one batch of cran-apple oatmeal cookies. So I'd say I've been fairly productive this weekend. And despite the majorly freezing temperatures, it was sunny, so that made things all the more enjoyable.

Julia! love your dress - also, I just realized - your kitchen must have been constructed the same time as mine - we have the same hardware on the drawers and cabinet doors, as well as the same "pullout" cutting boards under the counter - whoa!